Released 07/24/12
As the former substance abusing Kid Rock guitarist and drummer for garage rockers Detroit Cobras and Sub Pop darlings King Tuff, I had a preconcieved idea of what kind of solo album Kenny Tudrick would put together. Expecting a raucous balls-to-the-wall kind of sound (not a bad thing mind you) what Kenny put out was a very pleasant surprise indeed.
Leaning more towards the folk rock, 70s Laurel Canyon sound this is one tasty creation. The production is sparse but impeccable. Bursts of electic guitars, drums, keyboards and backing vocals come and go as needed. The instruments are mostly Kenny with keyboard help and the occasional guest guitarist (Patti Smith's son is one).
Kenny's vocals are another surprise. Plaintive, weary and drawling at times it is definitely a pleasant sound. He's been places and done things and it shows.
The songs? There's a double albums worth and not a bad one in the bunch. Experiences evoked by his vocal style match perfectly with the lyrics. He's been around and understands how a song works. Each song has a quality that drags you into it. Once familiar with the tunes you anticipate each track as it begins.
I can't praise this album enough.
(For a really good article on Kenny go to Google and enter "Kenny Tudrick Metro Times")
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